Reverse Rate Calculator
Want to take home $80K? Find out what you should charge. Enter your target net income and we'll reverse-engineer your hourly, daily, and project rates.
🎯 Target-first pricingYour target & costs
Software, equipment, insurance, coworking, etc.
Time & capacity
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Fill in your target income and capacity details, or click Try Sample to see how it works.
How reverse rate pricing works
Most freelancers start with "what's my hourly rate?" and hope they earn enough. Reverse pricing flips the question: "I want to take home $X — what must I charge?"
The calculator accounts for taxes, business costs, non-billable time (admin, marketing, learning), and vacation. The result is the minimum rate you need to hit your target income.
🔒 All calculations happen in your browser. No data is stored or uploaded.